We've had a few weeks of EDI for Dynamics educational and product webinars on the calendars! You can now watch the on-demand webinars to learn EDI best practices, ERP - specific information and Vantage Point EDI product demos. 

Watch the Dynamics GP Solution Showcase series from MSDynamicsWorld.com to discover new and innovative ISVs every month. Hear from thought leaders, watch demos, ask questions, and hear a discussion of the month's top headlines with these sponsors:

• Data Masons (EDI)
• Dynamic Budgets (Budgeting)
• ImageTag (AP Automation)
• MineralTree (AP Automation)

Watch the Dynamics 365/AX Solution Showcase series from MSDynamicsWorld.com to discover new and innovative ISVs every month. Hear from thought leaders, watch demos, ask questions, and hear a discussion of the month's top headlines with these sponsors: 

• Data Masons (EDI)
• eBridge Connections (EDI and E-commerce)
• K-ecommerce (E-commerce)
• Metafile (Paperless Automation)
• PowerObjects (multiple AX/365 add-ons)

EDI Integration Best Practices for Dynamics 365/AX - Microsoft Dynamics AX and Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations customers have options when it comes to selecting and deploying EDI or XML integration solutions. But the effort can be riddled with avoidable errors. Understand the right questions to ask to make sure you're heading down the right integration path for your company. Watch the On-Demand webinar for EMEA D365/AX here.

Build vs Buy – What’s your EDI strategy for D365 - Many organizations have built their own EDI solution by modifying their ERP system to import and export data from/to Translators and ETL solutions. If your company is now moving to Dynamics 365 for Operations or Business Central, it’s important to understand the pros and cons of leveraging tools such as Logic Apps and Boomi to tackle the unique challenges of integrated EDI with D365.

In this session you will learn the effort required to create EDI capabilities in D365 and how those embedded changes can pose obstacles to future platform updates. The session will include a presentation of a cloud based EDI platform that delivers broad and deep integration to D365 without embedded customizations. Watch the On-Demand "Build vs Buy" webinar here.

Watch the Dynamics NAV/365 Business Central Solution Showcase series from MSDynamicsWorld.com to discover new and innovative ISVs every month. Hear from thought leaders, watch demos, ask questions, and hear a discussion of the month's top headlines. Watch the On-Demand NAV Partner Showcase webinar here.

June 27, 2018 @11am ET:  
Join AXUG/D365UG and Data Masons as we share EDI Made Simple for D365/AX: Integration Without Customization. Dynamics 365/AX customers have options when it comes to EDI or XML integration solutions, but without the right preparation and expertise, the effort can be expensive and complicated.

Knowing the right questions to ask and best practices of successful implementations can help you decide on the right integration path for your company. Register for the EDI Made Simple for D365/AX webinar here.

If you're considering a move to Dynamics 365 for Operations, are you prepared for the impact on your EDI integration strategy? 

Most organizations that process EDI in Dynamics AX utilize embedded code to handle EDI. Changes like the elimination of the AIF and the introduction of the public cloud option will raise critical new challenges for Dynamics 365 customers.

Watch this on-demand webcast, hosted by MSDynamicsWorld.com, as the experts at Data Masons share experiences successfully integrating EDI data into Dynamics 365 for Operations while streamlining related processes. Companies that do not yet have integrated EDI for Dynamics AX but are considering it for Dynamics 365 can also learn about best practices that have improved other companies’ deployments.

Glenn McPeak, Principal at Data Masons, discussed:

• The expanded integration opportunities introduced in the Dynamics 365 for Operations platform can improve efficiency and open up new integration opportunities.
• How the Dynamics 365 cloud-based, entity driven integration model perfectly fits the Data Masons integration framework.
• How to manage the upgrade process including planning and budgeting for Dynamics AX Users running Vantage Point EDI.

It’s the beginning of a new year and you may have either just gone live with your new Dynamics 365 environment or are well into your implementation. This implementation is just part of a corporate-wide initiative to improve operational efficiencies, maximize employee productivity and increase customer satisfaction. However, now it’s time to address your customer’s EDI mandates and requests, but you have no idea where to begin.

Selecting the right EDI solution can be a daunting task, especially when EDI is not a core competency within your company. Nothing can impact a new EDI project more aggressively than choosing a solution based on assumptions or “facts” not thoroughly researched, only to find out later that the solution you selected cannot support all your company’s needs and/or Trading Partner’s requirements. It’s an all too common occurrence, but by understanding some basic principles you can eliminate unexpected surprises, reduce risk, and maximize the overall performance of your new EDI solution.   

Here are a few items you should consider when selecting EDI software for Microsoft Dynamics 365 for full automation and integration:                                  

1. Choose a provider that specializes in EDI for Microsoft Dynamics
2. Choose a comprehensive EDI integration platform that is Microsoft Dynamics 365 Certified
3. Consider future scalability and performance needs for potential new EDI Trading Partners
4. Evaluate and understand automation needs to eliminate manual processes
5. Consider the importance of having complete visibility into historical document lifecycles
6. Consider future Dynamics 365 version upgrades and what impact that will have with EDI
7. Understand the ongoing costs needed to customize a tool(s) to meet ongoing compliance requirements
8. Understand the ongoing Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) when factoring in transactional fees

If you’re interested in learning more about EDI best practices and more detailed information to consider when selecting EDI software for Microsoft Dynamics 365, download this paper, “Dynamics 365 - A Radical Change for AX: Critical Information for Companies Upgrading Dynamics AX to Dynamics 365 for Operations”.

If you missed Summit 2017, or our EDI for Dynamics presentations while you were there, you're in luck. We presented the same content following Summit in webinar format.  Led by our Dynamics EDI experts Glenn McPeak and Brian Lynch, these presentations share EDI integration best practices with Microsoft Dynamics ERP end users.

Top 10 EDI Facts You Wish You Knew for Dynamics 365, AX 2012 and Prior

Learn what makes Dynamics 365/AX a great platform for integrating your business activities with customers, suppliers, 3PL's, carriers, and more. This discussion will cover the top 10 facts which are helpful to know in advance of an EDI implementation, the benefits of electronic integration, and the challenges of doing it the wrong way. Presented by Glenn McPeak. WATCH THE ON-DEMAND WEBINAR

EDI Made Simple^® for Dynamics GP – Integration Without Customization

Dynamics GP customers have options when it comes to EDI or XML integration solutions, but without the right preparation and expertise, the effort can be expensive and complicated. Knowing the right questions to ask and best practices of successful implementations can help you decide on the right integration path for your company. Join us for this critical information and leave being able to turn EDI and eCommerce into a strategic advantage at your organization. Presented by Brian Lynch. WATCH THE ON-DEMAND WEBINAR

EDI Made Simple^® for Dynamics NAV – Integration Without Customization

Dynamics NAV customers have options when it comes to EDI or XML integration solutions, but without the right preparation and expertise, the effort can be expensive and complicated. Knowing the right questions to ask and best practices of successful implementations can help you decide on the right integration path for your company. Join us for this critical information and leave being able to turn EDI and eCommerce into a strategic advantage at your organization. Presented by Glenn McPeak. WATCH THE ON-DEMAND WEBINAR
 

EDI and eCommerce Platform Has Met Microsoft’s Highest Standard for Partner-Developed Software Solutions AppSource:

Data Masons Software, LLC., the leading provider of integrated EDI and XML solutions for Microsoft Dynamics customers announced today that Vantage Point EDI, the first EDI and eCommerce platform listed on AppSource, is now also Certified for Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Operations. Certified for Dynamics 365 indicates the solution has met Microsoft Corp.’s highest standard for partner-developed software. By successfully meeting all certification requirements, Vantage Point EDI now carries the distinct Certified for Microsoft Dynamics logo.

The Vantage Point EDI and eCommerce platform delivers an all-in-one solution to EDI for Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Operations without customizations. The platform is available for immediate deployment in one of three possible environments, 1) in the Data Masons’ public cloud, 2) private cloud and 3) on-premise. The flexibility to deploy their EDI in a manner that best suits an organization’s business needs is a great benefit. Coupled with Data Masons’ huge library of existing connections and compliance maps, Data Masons can help Microsoft Dynamics customers quickly turn EDI into a competitive advantage through reduced overhead costs and rapid partner onboarding. 

“The certification of Vantage Point EDI highlights our continued commitment to the Microsoft Dynamics platform which we believe to be the premier cloud ERP solution available. Vantage Point EDI enables Dynamics 365 for Operations’ customers to meet the significant challenges of integrating their entire supply chain activities into Dynamics 365 without invasive ERP customizations,” states Glenn McPeak, Principal. 

Solutions that are Certified for Microsoft Dynamics are those that have demonstrated the highest level of development quality and compliance to best practices with Dynamics 365 for Operations. Additionally, customer evidence of successful implementations of the solution is also required and indicates the certified solution works well in real world environments. These solutions can be found on Microsoft’s AppSource, an online marketplace by Microsoft Corporation for enterprises to find and use SaaS solutions from trusted solution providers those that are Gold Certified with a validated solution.

About Microsoft Dynamics
Microsoft Dynamics is a line of financial, customer-relationship and supply-chain management solutions that helps businesses work more effectively. Delivered through a network of channel partners providing specialized services, these integrated, adaptable business management solutions work with familiar Microsoft software to streamline processes across an entire business.

About Data Masons
Data Masons specializes in EDI Made Simple® for Microsoft Dynamics and Macola customers by offering advanced, turnkey EDI & XML solutions. Certified for Microsoft Dynamics, Vantage Point EDI provides an end-to-end EDI processing platform with seamless integration and predictable ownership costs for cloud or on-premise environments - all without expensive and disruptive ERP platform customization. Data Masons' compliance services, product flexibility, extensive EDI and ERP integration knowledge, and partner-driven experience have made Vantage Point EDI the winning choice for high-performance business document integration at more than 1,500 customers.

Data Masons' Vantage Point EDI Solution for Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Operations is the First Dedicated EDI and eCommerce Integration Solution to be listed on Microsoft AppSource

Data Masons Software, LLC., the leading provider of Integrated EDI and XML solutions for Microsoft Dynamics customers, announces the availability of its Vantage Point EDI for Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Operations solution in Microsoft AppSource, an online marketplace by Microsoft Corporation for enterprises to find and use SaaS solutions from the company and its partners. Data Masons delivers the first dedicated EDI solution for Microsoft Dynamics 365 to be certified on Microsoft AppSource.

“For the past 17 years Data Masons has dedicated our development efforts on supporting the EDI and eCommerce integration needs of companies that utilize the Microsoft Dynamics AX, GP and NAV ERP platforms. Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Operations is a breakthrough cloud-based ERP platform and we are proud to deliver our next generation EDI processing platform for Dynamics 365. Our long-standing alignment with Microsoft’s go-to market strategy means we have the solution set and expertise to support Dynamics 365 around the clock and around the globe. AppSource is the marketplace for Dynamics 365 and being the first dedicated EDI solution available will certainly help drive new opportunities for our valued partners.  Additionally, we will enable companies running Dynamics AX using customizations to handle EDI inside AX to shed those customizations and accelerate their migration to Dynamics 365 for Operations” stated Glenn McPeak, Principal, Data Masons Software.

The Vantage Point EDI Platform delivers an all-in-one approach to EDI for Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Operations without customizations. Available for deployment in the Data Masons’ public cloud, private cloud and on-premise, our customers have the flexibility to deploy their EDI in a manner that best suits their business needs. Combined with Data Masons’ huge library of existing connections and compliance maps, the company helps Microsoft Dynamics customers worldwide quickly turn EDI into a competitive advantage.

Data Masons offers education on EDI for Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Operations in an Executive Brief, "Dynamics 365 - A Radical Change for AX: Critical Information for Companies Upgrading AX to Dynamics 365 for Operations." In this brief, Data Masons shares the vastly improved integration options that have been introduced in Dynamics 365 and compares them to the legacy technologies that were deprecated from the Dynamics AX era.

About Data Masons

Since 1996, Data Masons has specialized in EDI Made Simple^®, offering advanced, turnkey EDI & XML solutions for Microsoft Dynamics 365, AX, GP and NAV. Data Masons' Vantage Point EDI solution provides a complete EDI processing platform that enables users to become more competitive through tight EDI integration and ongoing compliance - all without the need for expensive and disruptive ERP platform customization. Data Masons' compliance services, product flexibility, extensive EDI and ERP integration knowledge and partner-driven experience have made Vantage Point EDI the winning choice for high-performance business document integration at more than 1,500 customers across North America. Additional information about Data Masons and its solutions is available at http://www.datamasons.com and follow the EDI conversation at #EDImadeSimple.

Considering a move to Dynamics 365 for Operations?

If so, are you prepared for the impact on your EDI integration? Data Masons are Certified experts in EDI for Dynamics AX and are best equipped to provide the critical information you need for migrating from Dynamics AX to Dynamics 365 and upgrading your EDI solution.

During this on-demand webinar, MSDynamicsWorld.com and Glenn McPeak, Principal at Data Masons, discuss:

• How the elimination of the AIF and public cloud impacts integration.
• The expanded integration opportunities introduced in the Dynamics 365 for Operations platform.
• How the Dynamics 365 cloud-based, entity driven integration model fits into the existing Data Masons framework based on the AIF and SQL Views oriented integration model.
• New cloud deployment options for Vantage Point EDI.
• The upgrade process, planning and budgeting for Dynamics AX Users running Vantage Point EDI.  

 Watch the webinar at your convenience, then let's discuss your move to Dynamics 365 and how we can help simplify the impact on your EDI application.

If you're considering a move to Dynamics 365 for Operations, are you prepared for the impact on your EDI integration? Let the Certified experts in EDI for Dynamics AX share critical information companies need to know about migrating from Dynamics AX to Dynamics 365 and upgrading their EDI solution.

Join MSDynamicsWorld.com and Glenn McPeak, Principal at Data Masons,  on Tuesday, June 20, at 11am ET as we discuss:

• How the elimination of the AIF and public cloud impacts integration.
• The expanded integration opportunities introduced in the Dynamics 365 for Operations platform.
• How the Dynamics 365 cloud-based, entity driven integration model fits into the existing Data Masons framework based on the AIF and SQL Views oriented integration model.
• New cloud deployment options for Vantage Point EDI.
• The upgrade process, planning and budgeting for Dynamics AX Users running Vantage Point EDI.   

Microsoft Dynamics AX and Dynamics 365 customers have options when it comes to EDI or XML integration solutions, but without the right preparation and expertise, the effort can be riddled with expensive and complicated errors that could have been easily avoided.  

Understand the right questions to ask to make sure you're heading down the best integration path for your company. 

• Should you customize Dynamics AX/365 or embed custom code to handle your requirements? 
• Do prepackaged external applications work?
• Is a SaaS or an on-premise solution a better way to go?  Can you have both?
• Do you really have to pay document fees?
• How do Dynamics updates impact your EDI process?

We'll cover these critical questions and more in this informative session. Come away from the event with information that can turn EDI and eCommerce into a strategic advantage at your organization.

You don't want to miss the upcoming webinar with MSDynamicsWorld.com, "EDI Integration Best Practices for Dynamics AX/365 for Operations," on Thursday, May 4th at 11:00AM Eastern.

Microsoft Dynamics users and partners offered educational sessions focused on simplifying EDI integration with the Microsoft Dynamics ERPs.

Data Masons Software, LLC., a leading provider of Integrated EDI and XML solutions for Microsoft Dynamics customers, announces its sponsorship of Dynamic Communities’ Summit EMEA 2017 in Amsterdam, 4-6, April. Offering EDI solutions certified for Microsoft Dynamics AX and NAV, the company continues its commitment to the European-based Microsoft Dynamics community with its sponsorship and participation within the event’s educational program.

“We’re excited to join other partners, product experts and Microsoft team members to provide the latest information and best practices available to Microsoft Dynamics users. With Microsoft’s introduction of Dynamics 365, users now have expanded opportunities for their businesses. Offering them the right education on the changes Dynamics 365 brings to their current and future EDI integrations will go a long way in making sure their EDI implementations and ERP upgrades successfully meet their goals. Summit EMEA will provide a focused environment for users to evaluate their EDI strategies and investments, and gain insight into the future direction of the Dynamics ERP platforms, so that they can make the best choice for their business,” stated Dennis Bruce, Director, Business Development at Data Masons. 

Data Masons’ EDI and Dynamics ERP experts Glenn McPeak and Dennis Bruce will present the following sessions as part of the week’s educational and partner showcase tracks: “10 Best Practices: Supply Chain Integration with Dynamics NAV/365;” “EDI for Dynamics 365 – A Radical Transformation for AX;” “EDI Made Simple for Dynamics NAV/Dynamics 365;” and “10 Best Practices of Document Integration with Dynamics AX/365.” Attendees can view a catalog of Data Masons’ EDI sessions for session details, including dates, times and locations. 

Data Masons will exhibit in the expo hall where attendees can learn more about Data Masons’ fully-automated Vantage Point EDI for Microsoft Dynamics solution. Vantage Point EDI allows Microsoft Dynamics users to connect with their customers and vendors in an effort to streamline business document integration and is certified for both Microsoft Dynamics AX and NAV.

About Data Masons
Data Masons specializes in EDI Made Simple^® for Microsoft Dynamics and Macola customers by offering advanced, turnkey EDI & XML solutions. Certified for Microsoft Dynamics, Vantage Point EDI provides an end-to-end EDI processing platform with seamless integration and predictable ownership costs for cloud or on-premise environments - all without expensive and disruptive ERP platform customization. Data Masons' compliance services, product flexibility, extensive EDI and ERP integration knowledge, and partner-driven experience have made Vantage Point EDI the winning choice for high-performance business document integration at more than 1,500 customers.